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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.77, 1,345.31 and 626.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.77, 1,345.31 and 626.33 is: 863.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.77 : 1,345.31 = 626.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.77/1,345.31 = 626.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.77x = 1,345.31 × 626.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.77x = 842,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,604.88/975.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.53

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